Carolina Forest rallies late to knock off Ridge View, 3-2

The Carolina Forest boys soccer team captured a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over visiting Ridge View on Saturday at the Coastal Carolina Soccer Field.

The Panthers broke the scoreless tie first on a goal by Michael Brooks at the 28-minute mark, thanks to an assist from Javier Monroy, but the lead was shortlived.

Ridge View responded with back-to-back goals within a one-minute span, at the 37- and 38-minute marks, to take command with a 2-1 lead that stood up through halftime.

But Carolina Forest’s Ian McIlrath evened the score on an assist from Kevin O-Meara at the 65-minute mark, then Sebastian Perez connected on a free kick at the 68-minute mark for the game-winner.

Carolina Forest goalkeeper Paul Blayton made nine saves and the Panthers defense made the lead hold up to improve to 6-5 on the season. The Panthers return to region play next Friday against visiting West Florence.